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Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs

Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released August 2009
Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
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Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Nikon S640 versus Panasonic TS10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S640 was introduced 5 months before the TS10 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S640 grades against the TS10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Panasonic TS10

 S640 TS10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Nikon S640

 TS10 S640 

Common features in the Nikon S640 and Panasonic TS10

 S640 TS10 
AnnouncedAugust 2009January 2010Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S640 features exterior measurements of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS10 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S640 against the TS10.

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S640 and TS10 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S640 and TS10.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS10 to deliver extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively.

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S640
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS10
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S640 Street photography info
Panasonic TS10 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (130g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S640 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS10 Sports photography factors
33
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
environment proofing
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S640 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS10 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than others (130 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
61
environment proofing
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S640 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography features
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S640 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS10 Vlogging details
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (130 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Nikon S640 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S640 and Panasonic TS10
 Nikon Coolpix S640Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S640 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT10
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-08-04 2010-01-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.90 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 lb) 188g (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $225 $249